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Prayer times in Jian’ou
Looking for the prayer times in Jian’ou? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Jian’ou, Fujian. Every figure is computed for 27.0415° N, 118.3190° E, so the times reflect Jian’ou itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Jian’ou
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Jian’ou
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Jian’ou
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Jian’ou on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:41 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 51 min, against only 10 h 26 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:36 PM and 8:30 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:59 AM and 12:14 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Jian’ou and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:41 AM | 5:13 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:36 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:26 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:05 PM | 2:59 PM | 5:18 PM | 6:36 PM |
Jian’ou lies 1,442 km south of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Jian’ou is called roughly 8 minutes earlier than in Beijing. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Jian’ou.
Qibla direction in Jian’ou
In Jian’ou you pray towards the west, at an angle of 284.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 7,855 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Jian’ou and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Jian’ou
Ramadan in Jian’ou: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:20 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:53 PM, about 12 h 24 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 42 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Jian’ou is located
Jian’ou lies at 27.0415° N, 118.3190° E, in Fujian, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Nanping, 46 km away. Close by you will find Nanping (46 km), Wuyishan (85 km), and Shaowu (89 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Jian’ou
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Fujian, China
- Population
- 59,187
- Coordinates
- 27.04146, 118.31897
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 284.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,855 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Jian’ou
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Jian’ou comes about 80 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:56 PM instead of 3:36 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:14 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Jian’ou and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Jian’ou
Do prayer times in Jian’ou differ from Beijing?
Yes. Jian’ou is 1,442 km from Beijing, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Jian’ou is called about 8 minutes earlier than in Beijing.
When is Maghrib in Jian’ou?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:18 PM on 21 December and 7:04 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Jian’ou during Ramadan?
About 12 h 24 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Jian’ou?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
What is the Qibla direction in Jian’ou?
The Qibla in Jian’ou is 284.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,855 km away.